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[Nexus 5 General] letdatbassknock:
All of my phones I've ever purchased are always naked. I'm not a big fan of cases, even though they're definitely helpful in regards to safeguarding the phone. They add extra bulk.
[Nexus 5 General] EnIXmA:
Leather pouch... No cases for me
[Nexus 5 General] Miqueas111:
Always with protection!

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] FunDionysus:
Just got the read N5. So until committment and able to run diagnostic benchmarks will go with full protection.
[Nexus 5 General] Coderedpl:
I have an ultra hybrid and neo hybrid from spigen coming in to check those out. If I like either one I'll keep it protected but if not then it might be the first phone I'll go naked on.

Still debating screen protector. On my Galaxy S4 i had a spigen Glas.tr, phone fell to the ground from chest height or so. Screen protector shattered and the actual screen was damaged and non functional.
[Nexus 5 General] _jordan_:
^ screen protectors don't do much for impacts.
[Nexus 5 General] Aenima462:
Zagg's invisible shield does absorb some impact as it's a soft material
[Nexus 5 General] Coderedpl:
Good point. Never thought about it that way. I have the jump program from tmobile so even if it does get scratched or scuffed I'll be ok as ill just go and get the next Nexus
[Nexus 5 General] UnLucky12:
All naked from day one. Just sexy without a case the white one is so nice :)
[Nexus 5 General] Humoxxx:
naked all the way! :)
[Nexus 5 General] tien113:
I use case and screen protector.
[Nexus 5 General] GrayFox94:
Protected like in a condom: case+screen protector ;)
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
spigen slim armor..

waiting for nillkinni tempered glass..
[Nexus 5 General] twolfekc:
Quick sand case with a cheap ebay screen protector. Don't like the feel of the invisible shield type screen protectors.
[Nexus 5 General] Nocturnal86:
Official LG hard case case and tempered glass is the way to go for best naked feel and scratch and bump protection without being naked hands down!

Sent from my
[Nexus 5 General] AppFire:
I protect my Nexus 5 with Neo Hybrid by Spigen and Mediadevil
[Nexus 5 General] C0dy:
I have my brand new Nexus 5 protected with a Spigen Neo Hybrid and a Spigen screen protector. I'm satisfied with both.
[Nexus 5 General] Elite_Deforce:
I'm also too clumsy and careless to go naked. I often throw my phone around and stuff. I think I might end up going naked eventually though since it is so appealing with this phone. Then again, I might wait until my next phone to do that because I'm hoping sapphire crystal screens are a thing by then.
[Nexus 5 General] TheGymDude:
You should try to find a case like the RINGKE FUSION for Google Nexus 4 Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Premium Hybrid Case.

I use this for my nexus 4 to allow for naked protection ;)
[Nexus 5 General] Matrix_19:
+1000

I got it yesterday (LG Hardshell Nexus 5 Black), and it's the best minimal case ever.

you just can't beat this one.

if you like your phone naked but you would like a little protection, you can't go wrong with this one.

so slim that it feels naked ! unbelievable
[Nexus 5 General] farsight73:
I had my nexus5 drop from top of the cabinet above me to a hard concrete floor without a scratch. Then another drop from shoulder height. Thanks to my Neo Hybrid case. It helped me..
[Nexus 5 General] JUSMEJOSE:
Naked!!!! Like a boss!!!
[Nexus 5 General] nirudha:
Having cracked the screen of my Galaxy nexus I decided to go for a screen protector (gorilla glass loses it's strength if it's scratched by something like sand) and the spigen slim armor for edge protection. Makes the white nexus 5 less slippery to hold.
[Nexus 5 General] OuncE718:
Other than a screen protector, I am naked!!!

sent from my neXus 5
[Nexus 5 General] deepstate:
Spigen ultra fit + screen protector which comes with it :)
[Nexus 5 General] Droih:
I started out with a Spigen Neo Hybrid (champange gold) but feel that it got too thick, so now im just using a skin from slickwraps :)
[Nexus 5 General] icy_virtuoso6:
Naked is the only way to rock the red Nexus 5!
[Nexus 5 General] GunnerMC:
Naked!!

When you read comments about a new phone or tablet people are so picky with the design (cheap plastic, thickness etc.) and screen quality but anyway as soon as they buy the phone or sometimes even before they buy it they get some ugly case and screen protector that just ruin the design and the screen quality. I'll never understand that.

These devices are not made out of sugar they won't melt because you use it in a rainy weather.

"Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 5 avec Tapatalk"
[Nexus 5 General] Coderedpl:
Been using my phone naked since USPS is taking really long to get my cases in and to my luck, i dropped it yesterday face down on a tile floor from waist height.

No damage whatsoever :good:
[Nexus 5 General] eechyd:
All the best things in life are done NAKED!!
[Nexus 5 General] DigitalUnderground:
If u get naked... Its strongly recommended that u get protected... For naked with no protection equals babies and AIDS. Wrap it up
[Nexus 5 General] jcarlm:
Official black Google bumper case and Mime feather tempered glass.
[Nexus 5 General] mldiroff:
I love this thing naked, but I can't risk having to buy another. Screen protector and TPU case from Cruzerlite.
[Nexus 5 General] farru503:
I always have it with no case most of the time good thing i don't have slippery hands
[Nexus 5 General] dambay:
Scratching on back of phone?

To those of you not using a case of any kind, and more specifically those with the White Nexus 5, have you had any issues with the back of the phone getting scratched up just from day to day use, setting it down, etc. The back of my spigen case is pretty scratched up, so I'm just curious how the phone stands up without any protection. I'm considering taking the case off, but not if my phone will get scratched to s**t.
[Nexus 5 General] sshariff:
I have my N5 since the 1st Nov (black) and use it naked. Not a single scratch/wear and still looks brand new!
[Nexus 5 General] MrBelter:
Dropped mine wearing a case on Saturday and smashed the glass completely, id not say dont even bother with a case.
[Nexus 5 General] nordlead2005:
I have an cruzer lite orange TPU case with droid circuit board on the back. I got it for a few reasons. When you put the phone face down it isn't sitting on the screen, I think it fits in my hand better and makes it easier to hold.

I also got a tempered glass screen protector that was on sale, as I did have a few very minor micro scratches on my Nexus S and figured I might as well protect the N5 since I have small kids that like to play with it on occasion.
[Nexus 5 General] Anthonok:
Raw doggin it
[Nexus 5 General] Aru706:
Screen protector and case seems to be the way to go for me. For my nexus 4, I used it naked mostly and it got pretty beat up.... Nexus 5 is made of sterner stuff I hear.
[Nexus 5 General] zeppler:
Spigen glass tr protector (MUST HAVE) rest naked. I can't stand cases.
[Nexus 5 General] Koragg618:
I still have to order my case lol.

I keep pushing it back :P
[Nexus 5 General] aaaadrian:
Spigen Ultrafit + 3 M screen protector

Re - Spigen cases:

- I bought 2 cases - 1 black, one champagne.

- Champagne is nice, but the phone looks much bulkier.

- Black is not as fingerprint proof as champagne.

- Each Ultrafit case adds 18 grams to the phone (So with this case you have a phone of 148 grams).
[Nexus 5 General] bower95:
CASE!

I'd be SCARED to walk around with this beautiful device naked. And yeah... I can throw my nexus at the wall no problem. hahaa :cool:
[Nexus 5 General] gparmar76:
Black Carbon Fiber Slick Wrap and Nilliken Glass Screen Protector.... best combo IMO since phone stays at its original size
[Nexus 5 General] bigwillis:
Naked with skinomi sp and mofi pouch

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] stevens243:
protected phone, naked glass

I bought and use a goog bumper case but nothing on the glass.

Works best for me as I tend to go easy on the screen itself but don't always treat the phone itself with kid gloves.

I've seen some better cases lately but there wasn't much of a selection when the phone came out.
[Nexus 5 General] Tylog:
Naked , I never use any cases or other things , I don't like it.

Tapatalk Team SlimRoms
[Nexus 5 General] Jooosty:
I use the Ringke Fusion.

Adds slight protection and looks great .

No screen protector for me though.

The screen feels too nice.
[Nexus 5 General] dav8388:
Right now I only have an iloome flex screen protector. I still waiting on my Spigen Hybrid case to arrive. I got the white nexus 5 cause i think it looks a lot better than the black and the red is too gaudy IMO. but in my line of work the white back would be completely ruined if I go naked. so that is why I went with the hybrid case with the clear back, so I can still see that pretty white back and keep it protected.
[Nexus 5 General] shayneflashindaily:
Post links to your products please I'd like to take a look
[Nexus 5 General] gparmar76:
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Hardn...words=nikillen+glass+screen+protector+nexus+5

http://www.slickwraps.com/Google-Nexus-5-Wraps-Skins-s/728.htm?gclid=CJy95siR9bwCFVRo7AodrU4AVw

I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid and have tried a few different cases from Ebay...but in the end, I think the glass screen protector really helps prevent the screen from shattering if the phone falls and having a nice skin wrap helps keep the backside looking new while the phone stays at exactly the size the phone was meant to be....maybe I'm the only one, but the N5 is a very usable phone in it's original size out of the box...after using the Neo Hybrid for 2 months, I don't think I could ever put a case back on this absolutely beautiful phone...its so much easier to use in one hand without a case and I just appreciate it's design/look with a black carbon fiber wrap rather than a full blown case.
[Nexus 5 General] Matrix_19:
there is another option for people who don't want to lose the phone's design with a bulky case :

LG Hardshell

http://www.amazon.com/AAA75187801-H.../B00GGL4XNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393811870

it's

very

minimal protection but you keep the feeling that the phone is naked and the black back has the same soft touch as the n5.
[Nexus 5 General] -Cobalt-:
I use a case depending on what my schedule looks like. If there's a chance my phone might shatter, I'll slip on the case. Most of the time there's a possibility my phone will break so I keep the case on for majority of the time.
[Nexus 5 General] bill1971:
I have it naked.because its nice.
[Nexus 5 General] bushako:
I use the SlimArmor with generic protector most of the time. It really does feel good naked but it feels even better taking the phone out of the case occasionally and seeing that it still looks brand new.
[Nexus 5 General] davionlip:
Protected with the spigen neo hybrid.

Love it but It has one minor annoyance.

The case was raised on the screen side. It works well when you put the device face down but when I put it to my ear to make calls, the raised edges hurts.
[Nexus 5 General] Coderedpl:
I feel the same way. I had the neo hybrid for a few days and while it is a great case, the phone just does not feel the same. It's more bulky, and wider. Couldn't fit in the cup holder of my car anymore either, which is where i like to keep the phone at times in addition to my Kent car mount.

I'll be looking into those wraps though. Hope they are easy to remove incase I don't like it.
[Nexus 5 General] danlocke123:
What about the recessed headphone jack? It drives me nuts...
[Nexus 5 General] zippocat:
nothing like the sensation of going bareback :cowboy:
[Nexus 5 General] SwiftLeeO:
I love my phones naked, but I almost never keep them that way :( Right now It's been running naked (with a screen protector) for about a week but I ordered a Teal CyanogenMod Case from Cruzerlite the other day, so it will be somewhat clothed. I figure just in case I ever need to sell a phone, I can sell it for a higher price than one that has scratches :P
[Nexus 5 General] bakxsteen:
Almost always without a case, only on the occasion that I am wearing denim to prevent scratches on the screen.
[Nexus 5 General] Mawtin:
Naked because I don't have a case.

Is there any cases where it's minimal? I don't want to bulk the phone up
[Nexus 5 General] davionlip:
I used Bluetooth for headphones :D
[Nexus 5 General] SwiftLeeO:
The cases over at CruzerLite look pretty minimal. They have some cool designs too.
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
Took my hybrid case off today to clean some minor dust after 2 months. Big mistake as I can't put it back on now.

The elusive LG hardshell is the thinnest, decent case. At that point you're not getting drop protection though so you might as well just use a skin instead.
[Nexus 5 General] bushako:
Doesn't the hardshell case actually scuff and even scratch the phone on the corners? I've seen reviews on amazon and most of them complain about this issue.
[Nexus 5 General] omnomnommm:
A case just ruins the look doesn't it?
[Nexus 5 General] nruri:
it does... yet I have a case on it...
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
Not the LG one it's thin and bends. Might break on removal though.
[Nexus 5 General] steentje3:
My Nexus 5 is only in a case.
[Nexus 5 General] androidfilesharing:
I run my N5 with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case and Glas TR screen protector. That's the only way IMO
[Nexus 5 General] bballboy32591:
I went Naked for a month before I dropped it and cracked the screen :crying: The replacement has been in a case since I got it
[Nexus 5 General] Ltdrev:
Second that! feels awesome and naked I've been using this since day one I got the official bulky Google bumper case but it's just plain to big

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[Nexus 5 General] GR0S:
Does anybody know a good case you prevent dust going into space between glass and bezel? It's not possible to get it cleaned, and got quite dirty in 2 days.
[Nexus 5 General] californicated:
Honestly? No chance.
[Nexus 5 General] bushako:
Thats just annoying. Its like when you try to clean out the dust it gets forced in further until it disappears.

Im not quite comfortable with all this dust collecting inside. And probably also a reason I don't like to hold my phone naked those tiny specs sort of ruin the look. But I'm probably just too obsessive
[Nexus 5 General] Ltdrev:
I don't know a magical case but a great trick instead:

You just have to but the cheapest dollar store microfiber cloth and charge it statically by rubbing it to another rough surface and then wipe the bezel and voila! if it's embedded IN the bezel then little water on a cloth will do I never had any particles that stuck that bad..

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[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
stock case is great, and it has a lip that covers the bezel so dust doesn't get in
[Nexus 5 General] elias99:
i love the phone being naked,but dunno.im so afraid to leave it that way.Bought a cheap case and im fine with it.
[Nexus 5 General] davidstech11:
I use a small all clear case for my Nexus 5. Allows me to see my device completely and offers protection from scratches.
[Nexus 5 General] mufaa:
I dropped my Nexus 5 within hours after I bought it yesterday. It bumped slightly in two places. Now I am petrified of using the phone.

So I need a case. I am interested in Spigen Slim cases, they look very good. But Amazon reviews say it scuffs the edges of the phone over time, which is something I really don't want to happen. Is there anything else that's as slim, sleek and doesn't damage the phone as such?
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Head over to Accessories thread a have a look at it.. There are many review threads.

I would suggest Rearth Ringke Fusion! :)
[Nexus 5 General] mufaa:
Thanks will do!

Is this the one you are talking about:

http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-5-hybrid-fusion-case

I like it! I have two concerns though: How chunky is it? And that clear back - how sticky is it? I had a clear back case for my iPhone 4 and after a year's use, the pattern of the case imprinted on the iPhone's glass back. I don't want that to happen to the nexus!
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Yes, I was talking about this product.

Well I have read tons of reviews on it and people haven't complaint about such scuffs on their devices after 4-5 months of usage. But over the course of a year, it will show some sings of wear. Even though the ringke fusion fits the nexus 5 perfectly it can't be helped as the covers keeps getting brushed with the phone's surface (especially the edges). Just imagine the no. of times we take our phones out of our pockets each day.. Wear n tear is part of it. But you do get that extra bit of protection! So it's completely worth it.

Even I don't like my phones with thick bezel cases, that's why currently I'm using it naked and use a leather pouch when I keep it in my pocket!

EDIT: If you plan on purchasing it, head over to amazon, you get the same product at a cheaper rate! ;)
[Nexus 5 General] ArtieQ:
I should really get a case or something, mother****ing dropped it already and I haven't even had it for two weeks. Sat in my friends car with my phone in my lap, totally forgot about and stepped out of the car and the phone went down on the ground. Got a few small nicks on the sides so nothing serious, but annoying with such a new phone.
[Nexus 5 General] jauhari:
My Nexus 5 RED Editon is Totally Naked... I love the RED COLOR and the Screen is stunning without any Screen Protector. Yesterday accidentally I dropped my Nexus 5 and it's all okay without any worries ;)
[Nexus 5 General] Jooosty:
Speaking of which,

I too own a Red Nexus. It feels great naked. So when I am at home I use it without my case. When its time to go out, I slip on my Ringke Fusion for slim protection. No screen protector though.
[Nexus 5 General] lesp4ul:
You know, protected can be sexy too :p
[Nexus 5 General] ahlMAR:
Red Nexus in a white case dafuq . :D
[Nexus 5 General] NYCHitman1:
You read my mind lol.
[Nexus 5 General] bushako:
But its just not the same with a protection on it and no amount of flavouring or thickness can change that.
[Nexus 5 General] Estoque96:
Go caseless or go home.

Unless you're out at night getting effed up... then go protected, PLEASE!

I got the Spigen Slim Armor (black), and I have the black N5, so I go caseless pretty much everywhere, but I always keep my case with me in my backpack just in case I might need it :P

Will be buying the Spigen Neo Hybrid next, I love that case, but it was sold out in my favourite Gold colour :(

Dropped my phone a few times, twice I dropped it in the snow, for 3 hours each time, (was looking for it the whole time too), it was still on, and everything worked PERFECTLY!

Just rooted it today, so I'm sooooooo thrilled I can finally change my fonts!

Anyways, yeah, caseless, almost all the time, unless you know it might get rekt, then go caseful?
[Nexus 5 General] IRX120:
Seidio convert case, bulky but fixes that issue
[Nexus 5 General] nicksmizzle:
body case
[Nexus 5 General] :
This, http://ca.crackberry.com/smartphone-experts-case-with-kickstand-and-holster-black/4A24A16874.htm

With a mime ghost glass protector. :)

Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
[Nexus 5 General] 20degrees:
More info.
[Nexus 5 General] :
He swallows the phone.....and poops it out when he wants to use it?

Get it....his body is the case....huh....get it? ;)

Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
[Nexus 5 General] Miqueas111:
This is sick, man

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] Johnny Broccoli:
Definitely quite glad I always keep a case on this thing when leaving the house seeing as how I am on my third RMA now. With any physical damage to the phone, I doubt going through the RMA process would be as "easy" as it has been. Spigen Neo Hybrid is what I go with, no separate screen protector. Getting used to a larger phone (coming from the iPhone 4), I have dropped this thing face down on the cement from waist high a solid handful of times already when pulling it out of my pocket. Not a single ding on the phone itself thank goodness.
[Nexus 5 General] realfoxm:
Body case after dropping and busting the screen. Such a slippery phone.
[Nexus 5 General] HarryCooter:
Gotta go with a case. Also put a dbrand skin under the ringke fusion case just for an added look. Have had a lot of compliments on this setup and just put the skin on yesterday!

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] kronflux:
I ordered my case just after buying my Nexus 5. I didn't take the phone anywhere until the case arrived. I even left the little screen protector with the Nexus logo on the screen until my better screen protector arrived.

I've had such terrible luck with phones in the past. I've only ruined one phone, but every time I try going naked, no matter how careful I am, I always end up with tiny little scratches on the screens, or wearing on the phone's shell.

I've vowed that when I buy phones from now on, they will be protected fully, before I'm allowed to even take them outside. even if the glass is scratch resistant or if the case is explosion proof :P
[Nexus 5 General] mmmmBACON:
After my dog's tail played baseball with my phone off the coffee table, smashing the screen, I rethought my position on little to no protection...

I didn't go completely opposite direction because I still like minimalism, so I went the next best route.

Red 32GB replacement, SW black carbon fiber rear skin, Nillkin H+ tempered glass screen protector, and an ebay transparent bumper case.

I'm a fan of red and black, so this is what it looks like.
[Nexus 5 General] kepapas:
I had a tampered glass took it off. I have 6 cases I don't use them no more. I'm a rebel now.
[Nexus 5 General] LRC1710:
Lmao, same here
[Nexus 5 General] :
Protected. Spigen slim armor.
[Nexus 5 General] defffizz:
Naked. It's red :P

Bright Red Nexus 5, ARTistic Stock
[Nexus 5 General] domo325:
I like to fully protect my mobile devices, so screen protector and fake bumper case from ebay for me. Although I wouldn't literally throw my Nexus at a wall. lol. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] crimsonedge03:
I'm using a case and a screen protector. I use my phones for 2-3 years so I don't want to take any chances. It feels much better naked, but I can't trust myself to keep it safe. That plus I'm scared that the white back will get dirty lol
[Nexus 5 General] nicksmizzle:
cruzerlite body case
[Nexus 5 General] Esk1L:
Didn't wait for the Red nexus just a to cover it with a case. Naked all the way
[Nexus 5 General] Jonathanlc2005:
Black phone or white phone... Its still Asian... :-p

I actually had both the ultra and the neo hybrid. But I sent back the ultra because of the flush feel to the buttons.

I don't think either one is better than the other but I wouldn't mind being corrected

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Don't get the slim armor ones. I had that on my s4 and it still broke the screen when coming out of the car
[Nexus 5 General] dnalevelc:
I have a Nillken H+ Tempered screen protector and a XtremeGuard rear clear skin on my red N5. I want to show it off.
[Nexus 5 General] frazbox:
Does the back camera lens get scratched up going without a case? What kind of material is it made of?

That's the only reason I would use one... This phone feels so good in the hand without naked!
[Nexus 5 General] vanessaem:
TPU case for my N5. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] andriusst:
Ringke Fusion case and no screen protector because screen is supposed to be scratch resistant. Also it does not feel the same through the protector.
[Nexus 5 General] Adaho0:
White Nillkin Frosted on white N5 + Nillkin screen protector. Looks good and feels good. And.. its protected.
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
taking off case is ok but why tempered glass?? tempered glass feels soooo goood :D
[Nexus 5 General] bliizzz:
Spigen Slim armor/ultra
[Nexus 5 General] CitizenLee:
I just use an Anker screen protector, which is really good, and a basic leather slip-pouch.

I also have a Ringke Fusion but the rubber edge collects dust so I don't use it. Just sold a LG QuickCover on eBay too as once the novelty of the screen on/off wears off it's a pretty mediocre case and takes away the sleekness of the phone.

I was thinking about the tempered glass screen protector, but heard because they're so thin they're prone to cracking even if not dropped. Is this true?